Phototherapy - 2nd February 2012
UV light therapy (phototherapy) has been found to be effective for the treatment of skin conditions that are caused by overactive immune cells in the skin, as it reduces their activity. It has become a mainstay for the treatment of psoriasis and other photoresponsive skin conditions including eczema, and vitiligo.
Phototherapy has a very long history. Indeed the ancient Egyptians used exposure to natural sunlight as a form of treatment for a variety of skin conditions.
Home Narrowband UVB Treatment for Psoriasis - 19th December 2011
If you suffer from psoriasis or vitiligo you can now treat your condition in your own home using narrowband UVB light. If your condition is helped by sunlight then a home narrowband UVB treatment unit should work for you. Just a few minutes, three times a week should clear your psoriasis in as little as 6 weeks.
Types of phototherapy - 6th December 2011
Broadband UVB is the oldest type. Side effects are that it causes redness, takes many sessions and it can be ineffective in difficult cases.
Philips UVB Narrowband - 14th October 2011
Both Psoriasis and vitiligo are similar in that they are caused by a hyperactive immune system. In psoriasis this causes the skin to grow much faster than normal.
Philips UVB Narrowband - 14th October 2011
Philips UVB Narrowband emits part of the ultraviolet light spectrum band that is very helpful for Psoriasis. At first patients may require several treatments of Narrowband UVB spaced close together to improve their skin. Once the skin has improved a maintenance treatment once or twice a week may be all that is necessary.
UVB Narrowband - 29th September 2011
More than 400 independent clinical studies around the world* have shown that Philips UVB Narrowband (TL/01) Phototherapy lamps are the most effective lamps currently available for the treatment of Psoriasis and Vitiligo, as well as other less common skin diseases.
UVB Narrowband Lamps - 14th September 2011
The lamps only need to be replaced after approximately 1000 hours of use (20min/wk = 8yrs). Replacement lamps are available. If you are considering using UVB narrowband lamps, always ensure that the lamps are Philips TL 100W/01 UVB (17%) which are most effective lamps currently avaliable for the treatment of Psoriasis, Vitiligo and other skin diseases.
